Getting Migration Governance Right

The Embassy of Bangladesh in Paris is proud to share with you an article titled " Getting Migration Governance Right", authored by H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Hon'ble Prime Minister of Bangladesh. In her article, Hon'ble Prime Minister has called upon the international community to give a closer look at the issue of migration, one of the most serious challenges facing the world today. The article has been published in the Project Syndicate, a prestigious forum that provides original, high-quality commentaries to a global audience by featuring exclusive contributions by prominent political leaders, policymakers, scholars, business leaders, and civic activists from around the world.Link: Getting Migration Governance Right

Subject:Organizing a discussion meeting (মতবিনিময়সভা) at the Embassy on the recent activities of the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs of Bangladesh

A 12-member high-level delegation from the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs (MoLWA) of Bangladesh, Dhaka led by its Hon’ble Minister Mr. A. K. M. Mozammel Huq, MP visited Paris from 29 September to 01 October 2017. On the occasion of the visit of the delegation, the Embassy of Bangladesh in Paris organized a discussion meeting (মতবিনিময়সভা) at the Embassy reception hall on 30 September 2017 on the recent activities of the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs, the role of present Government in improving the status of freedom fighters at both national and societal levels, role of expatriate Bangladesh community on the War of Liberation of Bangladesh etc.

Hon’ble Minister presented an overview before the audience on the sincerity of the present government in improving the status of freedom fighters who fought for the country in 1971. He also responded to a number of questions asked by the freedom fighters, electronic and print media personalities, socio-political personalities present at the meeting. The freedom fighters expressed their deep appreciation and gratitude to the present Government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for providing a series of privileges in different manners to improve the socio-economic condition of freedom fighters.

The expatriate freedom fighters raised various demands for further improvement of the welfare of freedom fighters, with particular emphasis on equal opportunity for freedom fighters regardless of whether they are staying within Bangladesh or abroad. They requested the Government to open a special window to handle the cases of giving certificate and allowances related to freedom fighters staying outside Bangladesh. The freedom fighters asked with a bit resentment to do the needful in breaking the syndicate (Zila Muktijoddha Command + Upazila Muktijoddha Command + Social Welfare Office in the Upazila) that are harassing the freedom fighters while they approach for their services to them. They have placed their demand as to when a freedom fighter would die abroad, his/her dead body to be taken to Bangladesh at government expense with special dignity.

The Hon’ble Minister and his delegation listened to the freedom fighters views and demands and took note with assurances of addressing their demands. The Minister informed that the freedom fighters staying in the country will be provided with 100% medical facilities from next year, and also accommodation facilities will be ensured for them. Hon. MP Mr. Shawpon Bhattacharja, and Hon. MP Begum Kamrul Laila Jolly also spoke in the event.

Recitation from the Holy Quran, Bhagavat Gita, one minute silence showing respect to all the martyrs of the glorious liberation war was observed. A special prayer session seeking Almighty Allah’s blessings for eternal peace of the soul of Bangabandhu and the other martyrs, and in tackling flood situation in the country, resolving the Rohingya crisis etc., and also for the peace and prosperity of the country, under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Photo 2: Freedom Fighters and socio-political personalities participating in the discussion meeting at the Embassy on 30 September 2017.

Photo 3: Hon. Minister, Hon. MPs, Embassy officials, Freedom Fighters and socio-political personalities observing one minute silence showing respect to all the martyrs of the glorious liberation war in the discussion meeting at the Embassy on 30 September 2017.